The following is a guest post from Vanessa Jones. I know I don’t write much about dating and it seems this is an area of expertise for Ms. Jones. So, for those of you “in the market”… enjoy!

5 Tips for Dating after a Divorce

I’m of the opinion that dating again after a divorce should start only after a significant break.
Breaks from all things romantic give you time to heal, to reflect on what you want out of life,
and to re-discover yourself as a single person. If you’re already seeing someone, think twice before
making a major shift like moving in together. After all, the best decisions are never rushed
decisions, and I’ve seen too many people further pulverize an already injured heart by jumping
immediately into another person’s arms right after their divorce is finalized. Once you’ve
centered yourself in the ways you know how, keep the following in mind when re-entering the
dating world: